Katsuren-jo site National Historical Landmark

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Katsuren-jo site National Historical Landmark
The remains of a large palace 17 meters across the front and 14.5 meters deep were found in this enclosure. It is likely that this was the most important structure in the castle.
This was evidently a solid structure set on foundation stones. Tts roof was probably of planks or thatch. However, Yamato, or Japanese style tiles have also been found nearby, so a portion of the roof may have been tile.
Rectangular limestone masonry has also been turned up in the building's four corners. These walls were evidently contemporaneous with the building itself, but their purpose or function is not known.
On the west side of the second enclosure, there is a site known locally as Hinukan, god of fire.

Ushinujigama
A cave on the northwest side of the second enclosure is called Ushinujigama. According to tradition, the word Ujinuji indicates a place of refuge in time of danger from enemy attack.

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